On the 23rd, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced 27 Japanese national team members who will be competing in the 2026 World Cup (World Cup) North and Central America Tournament's final Asian qualifying round against Australia (June 5th, Perth) and the match against Indonesia (June 10th, Panasta) in Chiba City.

Four active players in the J-League will be called up for the first time in the national team. According to the official J League stats, each one has outstanding data.

◆Suzuki Junnosuke (Shonan) He played in 17 league games this season as the key to the three-back, and is second in the league with a total of 1,231 passes. He has increased his presence, finishing in third place with 53 innings.

◆Kumasaka Mitsuki (Kashiwa) A large 185cm midfielder. This season he has played in 17 league games and has 10 interceptions, ranking second in the league. The total number of passes is also 1,066, ranked fifth in the league, and long and short passes will become the starting point for the attack.

◆Tawara Shimonota Kota (Tokyo) One of the best dribblers in the league. This season he played in 16 league games and scored one goal and assisted one assist. The number of dribblings was 41 innings, ranked 9th in the league, making it the most on the team. The success rate (probability of overtaking the opponent) is 56.1%.

◆Sato Ryunosuke (Okayama) He was selected for the first time in the national team at the age of 18. This season he has played in 12 league games, and has scored a team's most goals, with a right wingback that is not his usual position. He scores three points with four shots on target, and his decisive ability to secure a good opportunity is highlighted.

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